Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan's captivating bromance has become an internet sensation. The stars both feature in Emerald Fennell's thrilling film, "Saltburn." The duo's undeniable chemistry both on and off screen has sparked intrigue among viewers, and their camaraderie has extended beyond the set. In an interview with Collider, Elordi couldn't help but praise Keoghan's acting prowess, saying "Barry is like pure electricity when he acts." Elordi mentioned that Emerald Fennell initially told him that she wanted Timothee Chalamet for Keoghan's part, but Elordi wasn't so sure. "I said, 'Have you thought about Barry Keoghan?'" he said with a giggle to Vogue.
In the joint interview, Elordi playfully complimented Keoghan. "You're a really talented, handsome guy," the actor said. "I think you're a really talented, supremely handsome guy," he added. The friendly banter continued off-screen, as evidenced by their antics on the red carpet during the Los Angeles premiere of "Saltburn." Elordi caught Keoghan looking at him and cheekily leaned in for a kiss, both stars pulling away at the last moment. The moment quickly went viral.
In a thriller that is so centered on "carnal desire," as director Emerald Fennell put it to Vanity Fair, it makes sense that some of that chemistry transfers to the real world. The director told Pink News, "This is a film entirely about desire, and that desire takes every conceivable manifestation, and it's so important."
